Thursday, September 10, 2009

Labor Day ...

We went to Cooper Lake State Park for Labor Day. Not long after leaving we spotted a hot air balloon near our home. We followed it. Once it landed we all got out and admired it before getting on the road again. Ever since, Trent has been checking the sky each morning for another one. The hike was fun and the lake was refreshing. Trent eventually got used to the muddy water. He called it an "ucky pool" and didn't want to get in at first. By the end he was wet from head to toe but...

... he was still a little less that trilled with some of his findings.

On the other hand, Elli seemed to love the lake and the sandy mud. Mud pies anyone?

She and all her friends had a great time hiking, picnicking and enjoying a break from school.

Joe let the kids dive off the canoe for a little extra fun. They LOVED IT....

and decided they all wanted back in for round two.

2 comments:

Katie said...

Cute pictures Laura!

James and Patrice said...

Please tell me they aren't swimming in the lake with the brain-eating amoeba. I'd be a little worried.